Turkstream

Erdogan warns Greece against provocations in Aegean Sea

The president said he has told officials to “do what is necessary … if Greece continues to act out,” repeating his warning: “We may come suddenly one night.”

Russia increases gas exports to China, reducing market dependence on Europe

As China phases down on the usage of coal energy, Moscow sees an opportunity to decrease its dependence on Western buyers and make a pivot toward Chinese markets.

Erdogan: Turkey's position on east Med won't change

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara is in a decision-making position in the eastern Mediterranean and its determined position remains the same.

US threatens to sanction firms for work on Russian pipelines

The Trump administration also said the US will impose travel bans on employees of the Chinese technology giant Huawei and other Chinese companies the US believes is assisting governments in cracking down on human rights.

Israel’s Mediterranean pipe dream

Within a decade, Israel has become self-sufficient in meeting its energy needs but it’s hardly the major player it projects itself to be.

Is the Eastern Mediterranean pipeline project feasible?

No project in the Eastern Mediterranean can achieve its full potential without taking Turkey on board.

Erdogan and Putin inaugurate TurkStream pipeline

The Turkish and Russian presidents formally launched TurkStream gas pipeline which will carry Russian natural gas to southern Europe through Turkey. The project is part of Moscow's efforts to reduce shipments via Ukraine.

Turkey to launch TurkStream on January 8

The TurkStream natural gas pipeline will carry 15.75 billion cubic meters of Russian gas to Turkish consumers.

Germany, EU slam US sanctions on Russia gas pipeline

Moscow, Berlin, and EU hit out at US decision to impose sanctions on companies working on Nord Stream 2 pipeline that will transport Russian natural gas to Europe.

Putin and Xi oversee launch of landmark Russian gas pipeline to China

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping virtually inaugurated the "Power of Siberia" pipeline via a video link-up. Russia also plans to launch two more gas pipelines that will ramp up supplies to Europe.

EU nations back new rules that may stall Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

Ambassadors of EU countries meeting in Brussels gave the go-ahead to a tweaked proposal that sets the scene for negotiations on extending the bloc's rules regulating gas deliveries to incoming pipelines, like Nord Stream 2.

TurkStream fully operational by the end of this year - Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the TurkStream gas pipeline, consisting of two 930-kilometre lines each with a capacity of 15.75 billion cubic metres, would become fully operational by the end of 2019.